Ferris Wheel.

"We should do the Ferris Wheel." You say, pointing at the towering wheel to your left.

"Really? That seems like such a boring ride." Melody says unenthusiastically.

"Yeah, but it's a good starting ride." You remark. "Besides, we'll be able to see the whole park from up there."

"Hmm...a valid point." Your friend muses. "Okay, let's check out the ferris wheel." The two of you head over and get in line for the tall ride. After a few minutes, you are up and a a midnight blue cart comes around.

"Are you two together?" The attendant asks.

"Yeah." You nod.

"I see." He grins and winks at you. "Enjoy your ride."

"No, wait. We're not..." You begin, but Melody grabs your arm.

"Come on, hun. Our romance chariot awaits." She grins mischieviously and pulls you over to the blue cart. You sit down next to her and she puter hand hand in your lap and her head on your shoulder. The attendant gives you a knowing smile which you try your best to return. He lowers the metal bar across your laps and then the ride in underway. Once the cart is on the rise, Melody laughs wildly.

"Oh, man. The look on your face...!"

"You don't mind people thinking we're a couple?" You ask incredulously.

"Oh, I was just getting a rise out of the attendant." She giggles. "Besides, you can't tell me you didn't enjoy it." She sticks her tongue out at you.

"Well, I..." You start, but don't get to finish.

"There!" Melody points with her hand as you reach the apex of the wheel. "The extent of the park. Man, it's huge."

"Let's commit the layout to memory." You suggest.

"That's your job, photographic memory man."

"Right." You say and begin to memorize the amusement park layout. The wheel goes around four more times before slowing to a halt to let people off. After three stops, the two of you are once againat the top of the wheel. Your cart swings back and forth and Melody looks down nervously.

"Wow...we're...we're high up."

"Yeah, we are." You repond, giving her a sidelong glance. You wait for a few moments, but the ride doesn't restart.

"What's going on?" Melody asks, a little panicky. "Why aren't we moving?"

"I dunno." You respond. "Are you okay?"

"YEAH!" She reponds, a little too quickly.

"Attention!" A voice shouts from below. You look down to see the attendant yelling up through a megaphone. "The ride is having some technical difficulties. We need the mechanic to fix the hydrolic pump. Please hold tight and we will get you down soon!"

"We're stuck?" Melody's face goes pale.

"Looks like, at least for now." You give her a quizzical look. "What's going on with you, anyhow?"

"Err...I never told you this...but I kinda have a fear of heights."

"A fear of heights?" You exclaim. "But we ride tall roller coasters all the time!"

"I know, but...then we are constantly moving. Here we're stuck in one place. And it creaks and rocks." She bites her lower lip. "Christ, we're high." Her hand grabs your shirt sleeve nervously.